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Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot
A silver suffragette pepper pot or muffineer a small pot with a removable lid - the head of the figure. Holes in the bonnet dispense pepper or sugar. The figure is of a woman wearing a poke bonnet and ribbon, and carrying a sandwich board. On one side are the words, Votes for Women, whilst the other states, We Can Make Things Hot For You. The piece was made by Saunders and Shepherd ltd. Bears a Chester hallmark for 1908. Date: 1908
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This intriguing and thought-provoking Suffragette pepper pot, or muffineer, dates back to 1908 and was produced by the renowned British silversmiths, Saunders and Shepherd Ltd. The small, silver vessel features a removable lid in the form of a woman's head, complete with a poke bonnet and ribbon. The bonnet is adorned with holes, which were intended to dispense either pepper or sugar. The figure carries a sandwich board, on one side of which the words "Votes for Women" are inscribed, while the other side declares, "We Can Make Things Hot For You." The Suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, gained significant momentum during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United Kingdom. This pepper pot is a testament to the passion and determination of the Suffragettes, who used creative and unconventional means to raise awareness and rally support for their cause. The playful yet powerful message on the pepper pot, with its double entendre of "making things hot," speaks to the fiery spirit and tenacity of the Suffragettes in their quest for women's suffrage. This unique and historically significant piece, which bears a Chester hallmark for 1908, is a captivating reminder of a pivotal moment in women's history. It is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the Suffragettes and their unwavering commitment to securing the right to vote for women.
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